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Mercedes-Benz 500

Blue · Petrol · 1991 · 4,973 cc

VW 3866MOT history

VW 3866 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 3 Jan 1991. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
108,299 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VW 3866
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
3 Jan 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VW 3866 was last recorded at 108,299 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 1,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,793 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,506 miles
Average per year
1,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,299 miles
  • 2025 – 106,793 miles
  • 2024 – 106,157 miles
  • 2023 – 105,315 miles
  • 2022 – 103,853 miles
  • 2021 – 102,439 miles
  • 2020 – 101,137 miles
  • 2019 – 100,160 miles
  • 2018 – 99,343 miles
  • 2017 – 97,544 miles
  • 2016 – 96,009 miles
  • 2015 – 94,650 miles
  • 2014 – 93,605 miles
  • 2013 – 91,716 miles
  • 2012 – 88,354 miles
  • 2011 – 86,441 miles
  • 2010 – 84,519 miles
  • 2009 – 82,366 miles
  • 2008 – 80,791 miles
  • 2007 – 78,998 miles
  • 2006 – 76,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,299 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • O/s n/s front coil spring mountings corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,299 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    108,299 miles
    Test number
    938367988694
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail108,299 miles (+1,506)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,299 miles
    Test number
    513993371124
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass106,793 miles (+636)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,793 miles
    Test number
    853651744535
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass106,157 miles (+842)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,157 miles
    Test number
    105969135913
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s spring mounting corroded

  5. Pass105,315 miles (+1,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,315 miles
    Test number
    942736959688
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front coil spring mountings corroded

  6. Pass103,853 miles (+1,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,853 miles
    Test number
    156488274030
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front coil spring mountings corroded

  7. Pass102,439 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,439 miles
    Test number
    373576376591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,137 miles (+977)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,137 miles
    Test number
    473439256036
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow reading o/s hand brake
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front coil spring mountings corroded

  9. Pass100,160 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,160 miles
    Test number
    699411675361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,343 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,343 miles
    Test number
    194401274657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,544 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,544 miles
    Test number
    842624900148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,009 miles (+1,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,009 miles
    Test number
    590067004869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass94,650 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    94,650 miles
    Test number
    378662525202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,605 miles (+1,889)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,605 miles
    Test number
    975905424238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass91,716 miles (+3,362)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,716 miles
    Test number
    878417303214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass88,354 miles (+1,913)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,354 miles
    Test number
    777413632224
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnable to see brake pads clearly

  17. Pass86,441 miles (+1,922)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    86,441 miles
    Test number
    628401201204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipes starting to corrode

  18. Pass84,519 miles (+2,153)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    84,519 miles
    Test number
    164575110275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/r parking brake afficiency slightly low

  19. Pass82,366 miles (+1,575)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    82,366 miles
    Test number
    113603009230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass80,791 miles (+1,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    80,791 miles
    Test number
    940261238232
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail78,998 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,998 miles
    Test number
    154997027255
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

  22. Pass78,998 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    78,998 miles
    Test number
    322837127438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    76,645 miles
    Test number
    350596416276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VW 3866

What vehicle is registration VW 3866 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VW 3866 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 3 Jan 1991. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VW 3866 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VW 3866 is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on VW 3866?
The MOT on VW 3866 is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VW 3866 done?
VW 3866 was recorded at 108,299 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 1,581 miles a year.
Has VW 3866 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VW 3866 has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on VW 3866 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on VW 3866 find?
VW 3866 passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front coil spring corroded; front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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